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January 25, 2014
Today in World War II History
The Cassino area of Italy(US Army Center for Military History)70 Years Ago—Jan. 25, 1944: Soviets trap Germans in Korsun-Shevchenkovsky pocket; thousands of Germans drown in retreat over swollen river. US II Corps successfully crosses the Rapido River north of Cassino in Italy.
January 24, 2014
Today in World War II History
Anzio town, looking south toward Nettuno.(US Army Center for Military History)70 Years Ago—Jan. 24, 1944: German bombers sink British hospital ship St. David off Anzio with Hs-293 guided missile; 96 killed, including 2 British nurses. The US 93rd Evacuation Hospital opens in Anzio and is hit by German shells, injuring a sergeant, the first of many casualties in the Anzio hospitals.
January 23, 2014
Today in World War II History
US Army troops land at Anzio, Italy, while ships arebombed by the Luftwaffe, January 1944
(US Army photo)70 Years Ago—Jan. 23, 1944: Australians secure Shaggy Ridge in Finisterre Mountains, New Guinea, securing Huon Peninsula. Off the Anzio landing beaches, the Luftwaffe sinks British destroyer HMS Janus, 159 killed.
January 22, 2014
Book Beat - A Match Made in Texas
What happens when a young lady does dual duty in performing good deeds and matchmaking? In
A Match Made in Texas,
an anonymous do-gooder helps three women in town - and then finds herself on the receiving end of the matchmaking.
In
A Cowboy Unmatched
by Karen Witemeyer, Neill Archer arrives in Dry Gulch, Texas looking for work. An anonymous note sends him to pregnant widow Clara Danvers, whose no-good late husband left her a dilapidated cabin she can't maintain. Neill indeed finds work...and much more.
In An Unforeseen Match by Regina Jennings, Grace O'Malley is losing her eyesight and her sense of worth. Clayton Weber is just passing through Dry Gulch on his way to a land rush, but a classified ad mysteriously slipped into his saddlebags points him to short-term work at Grace's cabin...but Clayton's hiding a secret.
In No Match for Love by Carol Cox, cultured Lucy Benson is in desperate need - desperate enough to consider the proposal of an annoying suitor. When her pastor tells her of an Andrew Simms, who is looking for a companion for his elderly aunt, it seems like an answered prayer. However, Lucy finds the job more than she expected, the aunt is a handful...and Andrew? Well, he's not so sure about the whole situation.
In Meeting Her Match by Mary Connealy, Hannah Taylor, the town's behind-the-scenes matchmaker, is cast out of her family home and makes do in an unpleasant little room in town. Shy Mark Whitfield adores Hannah but can't tell her how he feels. Suddenly Hannah becomes the recipient of the townspeople's matchmaking scheme - but will it backfire?
A Match Made in Texas is a delightful combination of stories, tied together neatly. Each story is very well-written, with interesting characters, intriguing story premises, and humor. Fans of any one of these authors will enjoy the collection - and discover some wonderful new authors to read.
In
A Cowboy Unmatched
by Karen Witemeyer, Neill Archer arrives in Dry Gulch, Texas looking for work. An anonymous note sends him to pregnant widow Clara Danvers, whose no-good late husband left her a dilapidated cabin she can't maintain. Neill indeed finds work...and much more.In An Unforeseen Match by Regina Jennings, Grace O'Malley is losing her eyesight and her sense of worth. Clayton Weber is just passing through Dry Gulch on his way to a land rush, but a classified ad mysteriously slipped into his saddlebags points him to short-term work at Grace's cabin...but Clayton's hiding a secret.
In No Match for Love by Carol Cox, cultured Lucy Benson is in desperate need - desperate enough to consider the proposal of an annoying suitor. When her pastor tells her of an Andrew Simms, who is looking for a companion for his elderly aunt, it seems like an answered prayer. However, Lucy finds the job more than she expected, the aunt is a handful...and Andrew? Well, he's not so sure about the whole situation.
In Meeting Her Match by Mary Connealy, Hannah Taylor, the town's behind-the-scenes matchmaker, is cast out of her family home and makes do in an unpleasant little room in town. Shy Mark Whitfield adores Hannah but can't tell her how he feels. Suddenly Hannah becomes the recipient of the townspeople's matchmaking scheme - but will it backfire?
A Match Made in Texas is a delightful combination of stories, tied together neatly. Each story is very well-written, with interesting characters, intriguing story premises, and humor. Fans of any one of these authors will enjoy the collection - and discover some wonderful new authors to read.
Today in World War II History
US DUKWs landing troops at Anzio, Italy, 22 January 1944(US National Archives)70 Years Ago—Jan. 22, 1944: US and British troops land at Anzio, Italy, and establish a solid beachhead; the towns of Anzio and Nettuno are secured.
January 21, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 21, 1944: The “Little Blitz” begins: 447 German bombers attack London at night. In Italy, Allied ships bombard Civitavecchia to deceive Germans about the next day’s landings at Anzio.
January 20, 2014
Today in World War II History
Casualties being brought back from the Rapido.(US Army Center for Military History)70 Years Ago—Jan. 20, 1944: US makes first attempt to cross the Rapido River in Italy with heavy casualties; forms a small bridgehead north of Sant’ Angelo
January 19, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 19, 1944: ANZAC Conference begins in Canberra, Australia: Prime Ministers of Australia & New Zealand discuss postwar relations with US & UK. US returns railways to owners after wage dispute settled.
January 18, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Jan. 18, 1944: US Fourth War Loan Drive begins, runs through 2/15/44; sales made in pharmacies designated for C-47 ambulance planes.
January 17, 2014
Today in World War II History
British 10 Corps shuttling ambulances across theGarigliano River, January 1944
(US Army Center for Military History)70 Years Ago—Jan. 17, 1944: British 10 Corps crosses lower Garigliano River in Italy. US secures Arawe area on New Britain in the Solomons.
